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  • Britain’s pothole crisis: what it means for motorcyclists

    Britain’s pothole crisis: what it means for motorcyclists

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    New data highlights the scale of Britain’s pothole problem, with billions spent on repairs while road conditions continue to deteriorate. For motorcyclists, the issue is more than inconvenience — it’s a serious safety concern. Roads still breaking despite billions spent Britain’s pothole crisis continues to worsen, with significant investment failing to deliver long-term improvements to…

  • How and why to buy a motorcycle at auction

    How and why to buy a motorcycle at auction

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    Thinking of raising your hand at a classic bike auction? Mark Bryan, Motorcycle Manager at Iconic Auctioneers, shares his essential advice for first-time buyers.

  • Remembering the Sparkbrook

    Remembering the Sparkbrook

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    Despite being named after the Birmingham suburb of Sparkbrook, these machines were built in Coventry. The story had begun with the National Arms & Ammunition Co which had been founded in Montgomery Street in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, but after diversifying from firearms into bicycles and tricycles, the company ran into difficulties. William Hillman bought the cycle…

  • This is Sparton!

    This is Sparton!

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    Sparton was a collaboration between Barton Engineering and Spondon Engineering and for a short time in the 1970s the most powerful race bike in the world was built in a converted chapel in North Wales. There Barry Hart built racing two-stroke engines and in 1974 he joined forces with the noted frame builder Spondon to…

  • Top Picks: Trusted Specialists for Classic Bike Owners

    Top Picks: Trusted Specialists for Classic Bike Owners

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    Looking for parts, services or expert help for your classic motorcycle? From carburettor specialists to engine rebuilders, workshop equipment and consumables, here’s a selection of trusted businesses supporting the classic bike scene. Supporting the Classic Bike Community Keeping a classic motorcycle on the road takes more than enthusiasm — it takes the right people. Whether…

  • Why I’ve been wanting to ride this Bullnose Sunbeam Model 90 for 40 years

    Why I’ve been wanting to ride this Bullnose Sunbeam Model 90 for 40 years

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    James finally got the chance to sample this Bullnose Sunbeam Model 90, 40 years after first reading about it.

  • KICKBACK and chill with your mates…

    KICKBACK and chill with your mates…

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    KICKBACK is the UK’s largest indoor custom, classic bike and hot rod show — a true celebration of motorcycles, hot rods, and the culture that surrounds them.

  • Never forgotten: Nicky Hayden

    Never forgotten: Nicky Hayden

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    Words: Bertie Simmonds Pics: Honda, Kelsey Archive Nicky Hayden came from a family of racers. Owensboro, Kentucky, racing on both dirt-track and tarmac. His rise to the top was swift and he was elevated to MotoGP’s top team – Repsol Honda – for 2003 where he would be teaming up with the dominant Valentino Rossi.…

  • Bioflow talks about Magnetic Therapy

    Bioflow talks about Magnetic Therapy

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    Uses of Magnetic Therapy: Magnetic therapy has been reported to help with several health conditions for both humans and animals. In humans, these include arthritis, sports injuries, muscle pain, soft tissue injury, migraine, sleep issues and menstrual pain. In animals, pet owners report success in general ageing issues, such as arthritis and other joint problems.…

  • In the spotlight: BSA Owners’ Club

    In the spotlight: BSA Owners’ Club

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    Sometimes we think we know what a club is all about, but often it’s not so obvious, so we asked the BSAOC some searching questions to find out what is really going on!


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